Donovan
Which certificates should I work on first for my time in Internet Security?
I'm at a place that will help me in the networking field, and I want to know which certifications I should try and get first above others.
#networking
8 answers
Kadia M
Kadia’s Answer
Hi Donovan,
There are various certifications you could take but it depends on your career interest. Options are:
Security +, is about general security and doesn't require professional security experience.
OSCP, is around offensive security (penetration testing etc).
CISSP, but this certification would require you to have security experience.
If you are interested in penetration testing, you could also look into joining public Bug Bounty (BB) programs. Companies such as (Airbnb, Facebook, Google, etc.) offer BB programs, where they reward researchers for finding vulnerabilities in their infrastructure/products etc. More info here.
In my experience in Silicon Valley, I've learned that bug bounty skills could be more valuable as certifications, especially for Security Engineering jobs. However, as I've mentioned before, it depends on your career interest. If you are trying to find out which path you would like to go, I would suggest looking into Security + or OSCP.
Kadia recommends the following next steps:
Thank you so much for responding Kadia, I'll be sure to look into your recommendations, I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week!
Donovan
Andy Lau
Andy’s Answer
You can also consider Cisco CCNA, CCNP or CCIE Security, you will have specific in-depth technologies experience too.
James Byoungju Park
James Byoungju’s Answer
Hi Donovan,
Internet Security domain covers the sub domains like Networking, Security, Web application, Hacking and etc.
In terms of Networking, CCNA/CCNP might be good to understand basic knowledge about how Networking can be built and what kind of component it has.
for the security, CISSP and security +are the good ones to have fine knowledge about what are the domains of the IT security, what are the encyption and decryption and how those working, what are the code of conduct of the person in charge of the internet security.
lastly, for the hacking, learning programming/database/web server would be helpful. the related certificate might be MCSE,MCDBA or OCP. I wish this could be helpful.
James
Ramprasanth Raja
Ramprasanth’s Answer
Juniper Security -- JNCIA-SEC--->JNCIS-SEC--->JNCIP-SEC----->JNCIE-SEC
You can check for the following companies' competent certifications as their market is more than above two companies.
PaloAlto Networks
Check Point Software Technologies
Raju Udasi
Raju’s Answer
Start learning with Security + during your college. Achieve CCNA Security that should be a good start then move your way to CCNP & CCIE security which are more advance & will make you lead in network security career.
Nikhil Taank
Nikhil’s Answer
I see several exams for security certification in above answers. While those are correct answers, you must first learn basics.
There are some computer fundamentals which are essential in networking or security domain such as TCP/IP and OSI layers, computer networking fundamentals and knowledge of operating systems like Linux or Windows.
Books to refer:
1. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach by Kurose and Ross
Take up online courses for below skills and practice hands-on:
1. CompTIA Network +
2. CompTIA Security+
3. TCP/IP Fundamentals
4. Linux OS
Acquiring these knowledge is essential to prepare for any networking or security certification.
Happy learning and wish you all the best!
Parshwajyoti chetiapator
Parshwajyoti’s Answer
Qindi Bao
Qindi’s Answer
Cisco CCNA Security is also a good start. But I have heard it will be changed next year. Please have a look at the Cisco CCNA website. If you are interested, it is the time to begin the study.